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Emu vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between emu and bison meat

  • Emu is richer in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus, yet bison meat is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for emu is 45% higher.
  • Emu contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than bison meat. Emu contains 0.43mg of Vitamin B1, while bison meat contains 0.1mg.
  • Bison meat contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Emu
Emu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 2.1% 29% 258% 95% 118% 138% 14% 4.7% 284%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 2.4% 32% 128% 36% 100% 90% 7.4% 1% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +101.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Emu
Emu
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.66% 5.2% 0% 108% 149% 198% 219% 228% 275% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.2% 0% 25% 62% 70% 0% 92% 358% 3.3% 6% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Emu
Emu
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34% 3% 62% 2%
Protein: 33.67 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.97 g
Other: 1.68 g
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more OtherOther +54.8%
~equal in Fats ~2.42g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~66.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Emu
Emu
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34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.87 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.613 g
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.24 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.91g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Emu Bison meat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Bison meat Opinion
Calories 168kcal 143kcal Emu
Protein 33.67g 28.44g Emu
Fats 2.68g 2.42g Emu
Cholesterol 129mg 82mg Bison meat
Magnesium 34mg 26mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 8mg Bison meat
Potassium 324mg 361mg Bison meat
Iron 6.89mg 3.42mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.107mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 3.68mg Emu
Phosphorus 323mg 209mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 57mg Bison meat
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.36mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.036mg 0.008mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg 35.5µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.1mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.27mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 3.71mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.4mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Bison meat
Folate 10µg 8µg Emu
Choline 114.8mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 0.87g 0.91g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 0.95g Emu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 0.24g Emu
Tryptophan 0.222mg Emu
Threonine 0.965mg 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 1.859mg 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 1.981mg 2.219mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.638mg 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 1.121mg 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.737mg 0.754mg Bison meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Emu
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Emu Bison meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Emu
53%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Emu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172834/nutrients
  2. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.